CHP: Alcohol, speed factors in Sunday night crash

Durham >> It took more than an hour to free a Paradise man who veered off the road and crashed into trees at about 8 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities.

Romie Buanno, 46, was eastbound on Durham-Dayton Highway, west of Oro-Chico Highway, when he reportedly allowed his 2003 Ford pickup to travel to the right and into a ditch, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The truck crashed into multiple trees, causing the pickup to rotate about 90 degrees and rest against one tree.

"The truck went head-on with a tree and caused severe trapment," said CHP officer Kurt Powell at the scene.

It took emergency personnel from Cal Fire-Butte County and the Chico Fire Department about an hour and 20 minutes to free Buanno from the vehicle.

According to CHP, Buanno was traveling too fast and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. After he was cited, he was released to the hospital due to his injuries.

Buanno suffered major injuries, including two broken legs and multiple fractures, Powell said.